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Vaults 000- 500 http://i47.tinypic.com/1hwmqo.jpg ooc: your post will be deleted if you post here without being escorted by a Goblin. You must post in the Gringotts Main Hall and wait for a Gringotts Goblin or worker to lead your character here unless you have express permission to do otherwise. Vaults 000-100 are low level security vaults. They are small and perfect for people who often find themselves withdrawing their money. It only takes about fifteen minutes by Goblin cart, to reach these vaults, situated a few miles underground. They are single vaults, small rooms ideal for individuals rather than for families. They are about the size of a medium-sized walk in wardrobe, with shelves lining the interior and a step ladder to help you reach higher shelves. If you have one of these vaults you will have a small bronze key with which to unlock it and you can only reach it in the company of a Gringotts Goblin. SPOILER!!: vaults 000-100 Vaults 101-200 are low level security vaults. They are medium-sized and perfect for those who need to withdraw their money often. It only takes about twenty minutes by Goblin cart, to reach these vaults, situated a few miles underground. They are double vaults, small rooms ideal for families or for businesses. They are about the size of a large-sized walk in wardrobe, with shelves lining the interior and a step ladder to help you reach higher shelves. If you have one of these vaults you will have a small copper key with which to unlock it and you can only reach it in the company of a Gringotts Goblin. SPOILER!!: vaults 101-200 Vaults 201-300 are low-medium level security vaults. They are small and perfect for people who only access their valuables every now and then. It only takes about thirty minutes by Goblin cart, to reach these vaults, situated a several miles underground. They are single vaults, small rooms ideal for individuals rather than for families. They are about the size of a medium-sized walk in wardrobe, with shelves lining the interior and a step ladder to help you reach higher shelves. If you have one of these vaults you will have a small gold key with which to unlock it and you can only reach it in the company of a Gringotts Goblin. There are several charms and curses in place as added protection of the vaults on this level SPOILER!!: vaults 201-300 Vaults 301-400 are low-medium level security vaults. They are medium sized and many of the vaults on this level are held by small business. It takes about 45 minutes by Goblin cart, to reach these vaults, situated a several miles underground. They are about the size of a medium-sized walk in wardrobe, with shelves lining the interior and a step ladder to help you reach higher shelves. If you have one of these vaults you will have a small brass key with which to unlock it and you can only reach it in the company of a Gringotts Goblin. There are several charms and curses in place as added protection of the vaults on this level. SPOILER!!: vaults 301-400 Vaults 401-500 are medium level security vaults. They are large sized and many of the vaults on this level are have been in the possession of families for generations. Many purebloods have vaults on this level. It takes a little over an hour by Goblin cart, to reach these vaults, situated several miles underground. They are fairly large, with shelves lining the interior and a step ladder to help you reach higher shelves. If you have one of these vaults you will have a small iron key with which to unlock it and you can only reach it in the company of a Gringotts Goblin. There are several charms and curses in place as added protection of the vaults on this level. SPOILER!!: vaults 401-500 |
The cart thing was the worst part of the banking experience for most people. Those whose stomachs were made of weaker things sometimes couldn't handle it. As it was, TJ just... wasn't a fan of the curves. As a kid, he'd imagined just flying right out of the cart and into the wall and dying a horrible painful death... He'd been a slight, very easy-to-toss child. Still, he was much older (and much heavier) now. He couldn't help but grip onto the edge of the cart however, minding his fingers so they wouldn't end up bashing off something and disappearing. |
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Sturnik appeared to be connected to the cart, he didn't sway around, or bump the sides or even grip on the same way most passengers needed to. Also, he had a bit of a seatbelt on. They dropped to the 500 level. ooc: please post in the given thread. |
By the time the cart ride was over, Loreali felt incredibly dizzy. Those carts were a LOT faster than she thought they would be. No wonder the goblins said to keep your hands and head in the cart. The banks back at home weren't nearly as large as this one and they certainly didn't have to travel by cart to get to their vaults. In fact her family's vault was one of ten vaults in the bank they went to since their funds were so large. There were actually many banks in her town since they were sorted by the amount of money the family had. She wanted to straighten out her hair but there really wasn't a point right now. |
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Also, fingers being jammed in the door wouldn't be much fun either. Sturnik returned to the cart and waited for the witch to get in. |
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"Not by accident, by stupidity. If they didn't listen and put their fingers where they shouldn't." The Goblin sounded almost cheerful. That was the last he said for a while, the cart zoomed again, winding back up to the bottom of the corridor where they had first climbed aboard. It came to a halt. He let the witch out of the cart and led her up the corridor, out of the depths and into the main hall once more. "Come again." The Goblin attempted politeness. ooc: please post leaving from the given thread. Thank you for playing. |
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So Lexi was going to be able to get her wand back now? For some reason, she'd been under the impression that Quazi was going to keep the wand until she arrived back in the main hall. Lexi smiled and accepted her wand from Quazi. "Thanks, Quazi. I trust you," she said. ...and she did. Quazi had to be the nicest goblin she'd ever met. Knowing this, she settled comfortably in the cart and checked to make sure her arms and legs weren't dangling out. She'd like to keep those, thank you very much. ...and, they were off. Lexi held on tight as the cart made its way to...wherever it was that it was headed. Her vault, yes, but since she'd never been there before, she had no idea where they were actually headed. When the cart reached the first level of vaults, Lexi glanced up at Quazi, wondering if it was alright to get out the cart now. "Well, that wasn't so bad...," she remarked. It was actually...fun. |
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Sitting quietly, Quazi glanced around as the cart came to a stop after roughly thirty minutes. The trips were getting a bit faster to her, perhaps it was due to the fact she knew which dips and turns were going up and when to expect them. Her only thrill was seeing the dragon, but Bunny was still some distance down in the deeper vaults. She would have to pay a visit later. Waiting for the cart to stop completely, Quazi jumped out. "Rather a nice ride actually," she smiled. "No big surprises at all. Now, here we are vault number 300." she added as she made her way to the vault door. Usually she would need the key, but being that it was the first time the vault was being opened, Quazi would be about to do so without. Lifting her finger, she glided her long nail over the door in a pattern. The sound of clicks could be faintly heard as the door creaked open slowly. "From now on, we must use the key." Stepping aside, Quazi allows Miss Carlton to look inside her new vault and do as she pleased. Quote:
Quickly, they began to pick up more speed as they zoomed past the 100's and then the 200's. Turning and dipping the 300's were nothing but a slight blur and so on. OCC: please post in the given thread. |
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She grew quiet as she watched Quazi guide...his or her...finger along the entrance to the vault. "The key...right," she said, nodded her head just once. Finally allowed entrance, Lexi walked inside her new vault and took a few seconds to look around. It was...exciting, really, to know that this was hers. Knowing Quazi had lots of customers to attend to, Lexi quickly put away her money and valuables then made her way back out. "All done," she said. |
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Quazi gave a nod and smiled. Closing up the vault, she slide her finger down the center of the vault door and clinks again were heard. Placing her hand flat on the door again, she mumbled something and nodded. The vault was again secured. Turning back to the cart and Miss Carlton, she bowed her head slightly and motioned to the cart. |
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Lexi watched Quazi guide his fingers back down the entrance to the vault, sealing it so that no one without a key---or goblin finger---could enter. When the goblin motioned toward the cart, Lexi nodded then climbed back inside. "Alright, I'm all ready...and my hands and feet are all the way inside," she said, checking them just to make double sure. |
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Quazi nodded and laughed softly. She did like it so when witches and wizards listened to her words. It did make things easy as she didn't have to keep repeating herself. Quazi nodded and hopped into the cart. Soon the cart was sooming back toward the surface through the mazes of corridors. A slight breeze blow down on them as they reached the very same stop where they first boarded the cart. Allowing Miss Carlton out first, Quazi followed and motioned toward the stairs to the main hall. Leaing the way up toward the surface again, Quazi bowed her head slightly and smiled. "It was a pleasure to have your business, Miss Carlton. Please come again." OCC: please post leaving in the given thread. Thank you for playing and come back again. |
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She nodded as Quazi turned to her, announcing they were almost to their destination. Perhaps things got wider when they got there. Or taller, at least. Taking a breath as they came to a stop, she ignored the slightly musty, cave smell as her blue eyes went to the goblin again. "Thank you," she said with a smile as she listened to the rules. Hands and feet inside the cart at all times. It was like a Muggle roller coaster, and she hadn't been on one of those in a while. Probably more recently than some who came here, but to her it had been a while. Stepping carefully into the cart, she took a seat and made sure she had a good grasp of her purse before watching as Quazi joined her. "Is it very long of a ride?," she asked conversationally, before laughing a little as the cart started moving. Speeding up. It was exactly like a roller coaster. "Apparently not," she said, answering her own question. And then she squinted as she tried to watch the walls zooming past, trying to see if they were just cave walls or if they were going past vaults yet. Now she just had to wait until they got to her new vault. |
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Now. Vault 695. Here we come. |
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She hopped in the cart and tucked her limbs inside. The cart was much smaller than she remembered, but that made the journey more exciting. She gripped a handle inside the cart as the vehicle started zooming down to the vaults. |
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Easing himself into the cart, he took a steadying breath. The ride was atrocious, but he supposed necessary. All in the name of security... Though, he secretly thought the goblins enjoyed the queasy wizards. |
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The cart coasted its way through the darkness and finally came to a stop after some thirty minutes. There weren't many drops or turns, so it was a pretty calm ride compared to others. As the cart rolled to a stop, Quazi jumped out and grabbed the lamp. Making her way over to the vault, she removed the key and proceeded to unlock the door. Standing back as the vault open, Quazi nodded. "Vault Number 283." Quote:
Whistling again, Quazi stared forward as her eyes began to adjust to the darkness. The cart was rapidly moving down the track and soon entered a series of narrow corridors. The air was a bit musty and that was sign that they were moving a bit deeper into the vaults. It wouldn't be all that long before they would reach their destination. 100's 200's 300's 400's Darkness.....and then the cart dropped slightly and a faint rawr was heard in the distance. Bunny was on the move again it seemed, which meant they did need to hurry it up a bit. A hungry dragon was not something that Quazi wanted to encounter today. Willing the cart to move a bit faster, the cart soon crested a hill and dived down toward the next level of vaults. OCC: please post in the given thread. Quote:
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Silently, Quazi sat as the cart continued on its way. Passing the 100's and then the 200's. Picking up speed, the 300's and then the 400's zoomed by as the cart dropped and proceeded toward the 500's. OCC: please post in the given thread. |
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She stepped into the room and opened her small purse. She first pulled out a plain sack with the number '50' scrawled on the front. This was her total savings, she had to cut back on her clothes spending. Then she took out several small boxes and placed them on the opposite wall. These were her valuable jewelry which she only needed for very fancy and special events. After finishing, she turned back to Quazi. "Now, I believe I owe you a fee for the vault, is that right?" she asked, opening up her sack of galleons. She hated to part with her meager savings, but she needed her own vault, especially now that she had a steady job at the Daily Prophet. |
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Looking up, Quazi noticed Miss Jones. "Fee, oh yes. It will be just five Galleons, Miss Jones." Quazi nodded as she held out her hand for the fee. It was but a small amount really. Quote:
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This was a lot like that ride, and while Hunter was tempted to throw up her hands and scream... she was very mature and restrained. Grown up witches don't throw their hands up in the air and scream on the Gringott's cart. When it stopped, however, Hunter had to pry her white-knuckled fingers from the bar. |
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